CVE-2012-4267

Name: CVE-2012-4267
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-13T22:55:01.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.56%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4267 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in user/register in Sockso 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name parameter.. EPSS estimates a 3.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in user/register in Sockso 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.56%

87.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pu-Gh	Sockso	<= 1.5
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.1
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.1.1
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.1.2
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.1.3
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.1.4
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.1.5
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.1.6
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.1.7
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.1.8
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.2
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.2.1
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.2.2
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.2.3
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.2.4
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.2.5
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.2.6
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.2.7
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.3
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.3.1
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.3.2
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.3.3
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.3.4
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.3.5
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.4
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.4.1
Pu-Gh	Sockso	1.4.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/49148Vendor Advisory
http://smwyg.com/blog/#sockso-persistant-xss-attackExploit, URL Repurposed
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18868Exploit
https://github.com/rodnaph/sockso/commit/fe2d895ea8eb8b8ccad5a3319f472e45d6ba5136Exploit, Patch
https://github.com/rodnaph/sockso/issues/93
https://github.com/rodnaph/sockso/pull/99/filesExploit, Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/49148Vendor Advisory
http://smwyg.com/blog/#sockso-persistant-xss-attackExploit, URL Repurposed
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18868Exploit
https://github.com/rodnaph/sockso/commit/fe2d895ea8eb8b8ccad5a3319f472e45d6ba5136Exploit, Patch
https://github.com/rodnaph/sockso/issues/93
https://github.com/rodnaph/sockso/pull/99/filesExploit, Patch

Timeline

Published: Aug 13, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4267?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in user/register in Sockso 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name parameter.

How severe is CVE-2012-4267?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4267 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4267?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-4267?

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Source: NVD / NIST